Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow & Historical Rio

4.6
(60 reviews)

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Walk along Rio’s Downtown area to learn more about Brazil’s history and the city’s post-olympic legacy. Visit the Valongo Wharf, the Olympic Boulevard (new harbor area) with the Kobra Mural and the Museum of Tomorrow, the Monastery of Saint Benedict, the Olympic Cauldron, Praça XV, and the Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays).

What's Included

Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Roundtrip from main hotels in(Copacabana,Ipanema,Leblon, Leme)and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) hotels
Guided half-day walking tour in Downtown Rio de Janeiro
Comfortable air-conditioned van with maximum capacity of 19 passengers
Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in Rio de Janeiro . Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pick-up list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time. Departure Point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, & Leblon) Dates: See Availability Return point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema & Leblon) Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cais do Valongo

    Walk by with live commentary.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Painel Etnias

    Stop for photos.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Boulevard Olimpico (Pass by)

    Pass by.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk through Porto Maravilha, the revitalized Port Zone of Rio. It has attractions that have made it into an important tourist spot in Rio de Janeiro, with a great circuit for those who love culture, art and history.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Maua Square

    Make a quick visit to Mauá Square, revitalized at the 2016 Olympics, and see the beauty and the cool things to do in your surroundings.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Museu do Amanhã

    Internal and interactive visit.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Stroll along the Orla Conde, relax and contemplate a new angle of the city.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mosteiro De Sao Bento

    Internal visit.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria (Pass by)

    Pass by one of the most famous and beautiful churches in Brazil. The Church of Our Lady of Candelaria receives hundreds of tourists every day and is one of the main artistic works of the nineteenth century in Brazil.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    See the 2016 Summer Olympics cauldron.

    1 minute • Admission ticket free
  • Travessa do Comercio (Pass by)

    Walk through the alleys from Travessa do Comércio and see some preserved traits from colonial times.

    Admission ticket free
  • Arco do Teles (Pass by)

    Observe the architectural landmark in the history of the city, is what remains of the former residence of the Telles de Menezes family, it connects XV Square to Travessa do Comércio.

    Admission ticket free
  • Rio de Janeiro Historic City Center (Pass by)

    Walk by the historic city center as you discover more about Rio's history.

    Admission ticket free
  • Mestre Valentim Fountain (Pass by)

    Observe Master Valentine Fountain or Colonial Fountain. Designed by Valentim da Fonseca e Silva and built during the colonial period, located at Praça XV.

    Admission ticket free
  • Paco Imperial (Pass by)

    Pass through Paço Imperial, an 18th-century colonial building built for governors' residence, now a Cultural Center.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Praca Quinze de Novembro

    Walk by with live commentary.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Confeitaria Colombo

    Internal visit. Food not included but a little extra time is provided if you choose to eat.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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